Cianjur Regency, West Java, October 5, 2026 — In the courtyard of a modest house in Rawagalih Village, Cianjur, the roar of a motorcycle engine and the clanking of wrenches have become the daily rhythm of Sulaeman's life. This 20-year-old is one of the beneficiaries of the Entrepreneurship Skills Education (PKW) program organized by the Course and Training Institute (LKP) in Cianjur. For Sulaeman, the program is not just ordinary technical training, but a helping hand that has changed the course of his life.
Before he benefited from this program, the Agrabinta Vocational High School graduate's future was clouded by uncertainty. As part of a family of four who relies on his father as the primary breadwinner, Sulaeman felt a strong desire to contribute to the household's finances. He even considered moving far away from the city to seek a livelihood, leaving his hometown with its limited job opportunities.
However, fate had other plans when information about the PKW program reached him through his school teacher. Following a rigorous selection process among hundreds of applicants, Sulaeman was chosen as one of 30 beneficiaries. This opportunity became a significant turning point in his life.
During the 19-day training period, Sulaeman not only received more in-depth automotive knowledge than he had ever learned in school, but also received a free, official competency certification. He found this assistance invaluable, considering the cost of independent certification would have been prohibitive for him.
The tangible impact of her status as a beneficiary became even more apparent after the training concluded. The PKW program didn't just let her go; it provided her with physical business capital, including a compressor, a set of mechanical keys, and a supply of engine oil. Furthermore, access to banking links, such as Bank BJB, was also opened to support her business independence.
"It's very useful, if you say so, it's beneficial. Those who previously didn't know now know, and I've gained more knowledge," said Sulaeman innocently when recounting his experience.
Armed with these tools, Sulaeman ventured out and opened his own motorcycle repair shop right in his home. Despite living in a rural area far from a major road, he recognized an opportunity: his villagers owned many motorcycles, but repair shops were scarce.
Now, from his small workshop in Rawagalih Village, Sulaeman is experiencing the program's tangible impact. The proceeds from every bolt he tightens and machine he repairs now help meet his personal needs while also supporting his family. The exhaustion of the physical labor he endures is rewarded with the pride of being self-sufficient in his homeland.
As a beneficiary who has directly experienced the program's impact, Sulaeman hopes the PKW program will continue and improve, particularly by increasing the number of field practice sessions and increasing the number of accompanying instructors. He believes that targeted assistance like this is clear evidence that even young people in remote villages can rise up and become independent if given the right opportunities and support. (Author & Documentation: Lili Dyah Ayu Candra/Editor: Denty)
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